A back-to-basics yet comfortable fly-camp in the Lower Zambezi National Park
Simple lounge, dining and bar area, campfire and al fresco dining
Five simple guest tents, each with an open-air bathroom, accommodating a maximum of ten guests
Walking safaris, canoeing, boating, fishing, birding, game drives
The activities at Kutali Camp include game drives, boating, and walking safaris. Broadly, your activities will consist of one or a combination of the following:
Walking safaris usually take place in the cooler morning hours, accompanied by expert professional guides. You’ll learn some interesting facts about the smaller species of Lower Zambezi National Park, and will no doubt come across animal spoor and fresh tracks. Please note that the minimum age for this activity is 14 years.
Scan the wilderness for crocs, hippos, birds, and game congregating on the banks of the Zambezi River as you cruise silently on a guided canoe excursion. The minimum age for this activity is also 14.
Scenic sundowners await as you begin a late afternoon boating excursion on the Zambezi River. This is prime game-viewing time too, as wildlife emerges from the hottest hours of the day.
Embark on a seasonal catch-and-release fishing excursion (May to November). All the equipment you’ll need is provided, including rods, reeds, tackles, and lures.
Marvel at the diversity of Lower Zambezi National Park’s incredible birdlife and cross different species off your list. Binoculars are a must!
Set off on a guided game drive, during which you might catch sight of lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo, amongst many other smaller species.
*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.
Kutali Camp has a secluded location on Kulefu Island on the Zambezi River in the eastern sector of Lower Zambezi National Park. Guests arrive by light aircraft into Jeki airstrip (Lusaka to Jeki takes roughly 45 minutes), followed by an hour-long game drive transfer.
Kutali Camp’s lounge, dining, and bar areas occupy an open-sided mess tent shaded beneath winterthorn trees, where guests congregate for meals and sundowners, and to charge equipment.
Communal dining
Campfire
Furnishings include camp chairs and a dining table where everyone eats together, tucking into hearty, home-cooked meals. Breakfast is typically served outside around a warm campfire, whilst lunch and dinner are served in the mess tent. The views from camp are exceptional – some of the very best we know in the area!
Guest accommodation at Kutali Camp consists of five simple canvas tents under fly sheets with drop-down sides and mesh-panelled windows to keep the insects at bay and the breeze flowing.
Mesh windows
Bucket shower
Flush toilet
Toiletries
Roll up the canvas on a hot day, and you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the river and surrounding wilderness. On request, black-out curtains can be provided to keep out the early morning light. You’ll find twin or double beds, depending on your requested configuration, and other furnishings in each tent include natural weave rugs, bedside tables with reading lamps, hanging storage, and a laundry basket. You’ll also find torches, water flasks, and walkie-talkies in case of an emergency. Every open-air bathroom features a flush toilet, washbasin with mirror over, and classic bucket shower. You can request hot water for your shower when required, and there are a few toiletries too – soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Outside each tent, there’s a simple seating arrangement with a couple of director’s chairs and a small table.
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